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Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857....the Lord Mayor entertained [future British prime minister] Lord Palmerston in the Egyptian Hall...The company included his Excellency Ferouk Khan (the Persian Plenipotentiary) and suite...whose Oriental aspect and picturesque appointments made them objects of peculiar interest...Upon the right of the Lord Mayor are seated Viscountess Palmerston, the Turkish Ambassador, the Persian Ambassador, and Captain Lynch. Upon the left of the Lord Mayor are seated the Lady Mayoress, the French Ambassador, the Countess of Clarendon, Madame Musurus (lady of the Turkish Ambassador), the Swedish Consul, the Hon. Miss Wortley, the Earl of Harrowby, the Greek Ambassador and his lady, and the Bishop of London. Viscount Palmerston is addressing the company'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This image, titled 'Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857', showcases an impressive gathering of diplomats and dignitaries in the grand Egyptian Hall. The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Henry John Temple Palmerston, is seen entertaining the future British Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston, at the opulent banquet. The company includes an array of ambassadors and their suites, adding an exotic and picturesque touch to the occasion. Among the distinguished guests are His Excellency Ferouk Khan, the Persian Plenipotentiary, and his entourage, whose Oriental aspect and elaborate attire drew particular attention. Seated to the right of the Lord Mayor are Viscountess Palmerston, the Turkish Ambassador, the Persian Ambassador, and Captain Lynch. To the left of the Lord Mayor are the Lady Mayoress, the French Ambassador, the Countess of Clarendon, Madame Musurus (lady of the Turkish Ambassador), the Swedish Consul, the Hon. Miss Wortley, the Earl of Harrowby, the Greek Ambassador and his lady, and the Bishop of London. Lord Palmerston is seen addressing the company, no doubt discussing matters of great importance. This engraving, published in the Illustrated London News, offers a fascinating glimpse into the diplomatic world of the 19th century, showcasing the grandeur and elegance of the era's banquets and the diverse array of attendees. The Egyptian Hall, with its impressive decor and large dining table, serves as the perfect backdrop for this historic event.
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